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Histamine H2-receptor antagonists, widely prescribed for peptic ulcer disease and gastro-oesophageal reflux, have been shown to influence male reproductive function through antiandrogenic pathways. By ...

A tablet that tames heartburn can feel like a miracle. For many, a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) ends the nightly burn and restores sleep. The trouble begins when that relief becomes routine, taken ...

BEER-SHEVA, Israel, October 7, 2009 – H2 Blocker drugs, such as Famotidine, Cimetidine and Ranitidine, approved in the U.S. for acid reflux (heartburn), pose no significant risks for the fetus ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overall, the use of drugs that reduce stomach acid, such as H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors, do not increase the risk of cancer of the esophagus or stomach, ...

There are several ways to treat acid reflux. These can include over-the-counter and prescription drugs, such as antacids and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Acid reflux is when some of the acid content ...